Israel expands control in Hebron amid reported quiet annexation in Gaza
Israeli officials have described a new phase of territorial control in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, while Israeli television has also reported what it called a policy of "creeping" or "quiet" annexation in Gaza. The developments were reported on 23 June and centre on moves that appear to extend Israeli authority without a formal declaration of annexation. In Hebron, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he had cancelled the 1997 Hebron Agreement and stripped the Palestinian municipality of planning authority over the Old City and the Ibrahimi Mosque.The row says Smotrich made the claim at the inauguration of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
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God of War Laufey was planned years ago, actress says
The next instalment in the God of War series was reportedly planned years before its recent announcement, according to actress Deborah Ann Woll. Woll said the idea for a game centred on Laufey, Kratos' late wife, was pitched to her in 2018 by Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog. The comments suggest the project had been in development conceptually for a long time, even if the announcement only became public during a recent State of Play presentation.Woll said she had kept the project secret for nearly 10 years and was relieved that it had finally been revealed. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:38 LONDON
China expands retaliation against 10 U.S. firms as finance ministry bars purchases from 46 companies
China has widened its retaliation against U.S. companies by imposing export controls on 10 American firms and separately barring government agencies from buying products from 46 others. The measures were announced on Monday by China's Commerce Ministry and Finance Ministry, and were presented as a response to recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. Beijing said the export controls cover dual-use items, meaning goods that can be used in both civilian and military settings.The Commerce Ministry said Chinese exporters would be prohibited from supplying dual-use items to the listed entities, and that the restrictions also apply to organisations or individuals in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 10:01 LONDON
Ukraine expands drone strikes on Russian logistics and supply lines
Ukraine has stepped up a drone campaign aimed at Russian logistics networks deep behind the front line, with strikes reported on fuel convoys, military trucks, trains, bridges and supply depots. The effort is concentrated across southern Ukraine and occupied Crimea, according to the supplied material. Ukrainian officials describe the campaign as a form of logistical pressure intended to weaken Russia's offensive capacity.The supporting report says a CNN analysis identified around 150 geolocated strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles. It adds that the campaign has intensified significantly since early May, while many more attacks are believed to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Australia confirms first H5 bird flu detection in wild bird as response expands
Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 bird flu strain in a wild bird in remote Western Australia, marking a significant biosecurity development for the country. Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the virus was found in a migratory seabird, a brown skua, and that the result had been confirmed by the national science agency. Samples from another sick bird, a giant petrel, have also shown a suspected positive result, while officials continue to assess how far the infection may have spread in wildlife.Ms Collins said there was still no evidence of mass mortalities and no evidence of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 03:59 LONDON
Suspected militant killed in Manipur encounter amid intensified security operations
One person has been killed in an alleged encounter in Churachandpur district in India's Manipur state as security forces step up operations in areas affected by recent community violence. Police said the incident took place on 16 June between Molphei and Songkong villages, where a joint column of the Assam Rifles and the Army was operating against suspected militants. The case has triggered competing claims, with Kuki-Zo groups and a local BJP legislator alleging the dead man was a civilian and calling for an inquiry.According to the Manipur police statement, one suspected militant was killed during the encounter and an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
US charges 15 Minnesota activists over alleged antifa-linked violence
The US Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 15 activists in Minnesota, accusing them of involvement in alleged antifa-linked violence tied to protests against immigration enforcement operations. Prosecutors say the case centres on conduct they describe as an effort to interfere with federal officers and government property. Twelve of the defendants were taken into custody on Tuesday morning, while two remain at large and one had already been detained.At a news conference, US Attorney Daniel Rosen said the charges included conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assaulting federal officers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
